Investing & Trading
Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder and the world’s richest man, never got a college degree. Not that he cares, but getting a degree wasn’t his priority when most students would be fighting tooth and nail to get into Harvard. He met fellow student Steve Ballmer at Harvard. Unlike Ballmer who stayed and graduated, Gates left […]
... written on May 17 2017State leaders of almost 30 countries – including Russian President Vladimir Putin and delegates from more than 100 countries – have agreed to work together to build roads, railways, ports and other key infrastructure in one of the world’s biggest economic project led by China. Representatives from United States and North Korea were also present. […]
... written on May 16 2017Oil has recovered slightly after the black gold hit US$44 a barrel last week – the lowest since August 2016. The sudden plunge on 5th May, however, had momentarily thrown OPEC into disarray and chaos. Saudi energy minister Khalid Al-Falih was forced to calm the market with an early warning that it is almost a […]
... written on May 13 2017Donald Trump was frustrated not only because China was manipulating their currency so that Americans buy more cheaper Chinese products, but also because billions of US dollar earned by such unfair trade are being used to purchase American companies. While the Yankees had invaded China as part of Eight-Nation Alliance in 1900, the Chinese is […]
... written on May 12 2017If you’re a business owner, proper insurance will be needed so that you won’t run into financial problems. Besides insurance for employees, a growing business should have a liability policy and coverage for the commercial property. Liability Professional liability insurance protects a business during situations that involve negligence claims. This kind of policy must […]
... written on May 09 2017OPEC’s strategy has not worked. Saudi Arabia is having cold sweat now. Crude oil price is hitting the lowest for the year 2017, just 2 bucks away from US$42 a barrel. Earlier, we wrote that for the second time for the year, the U.S. crude had broken below US$48 a barrel. The price is currently […]
... written on May 05 2017Two months ago, we were presented with a chance to witness oil price going down to US$42 a barrel, or lower. The more than 5% plunge on that Wednesday saw the price trading at its lowest for the year 2017 – from a high of US$52.92 to a low of US$50.05 – after the Energy […]
... written on May 03 2017What do you really expect from a page of less than 200-words tax overhaul proposal? That’s what President Trump revealed on Wednesday but the financial markets aren’t impressed. Perhaps he knew his new tax plan is too good to be true that very few believe it could be implemented. Or he realizes the ambitious plan […]
... written on Apr 27 2017It’s a big e-commerce world out there, and the benefits surely do outweigh the risks. For instance, it is now not only possible, but downright commonplace, to be able to shop and buy from a store across the country or around the globe. The fact is, people love using e-commerce sites. Consequently, business is booming. […]
... written on Apr 27 2017Muslim countries, especially those that subscribe to Saudi Arabia’s Wahhabism, broadcasted and printed a piece of great news over the weekend. King Salman issued a royal decree restoring “all allowances, financial benefits, and bonuses” for civil servants and military personnel on Saturday. Saudi claimed it was due to a recovery in oil prices and internal […]
... written on Apr 25 2017
